Another weekend ended…

Federica Piccinini

Saturday morning when I woke up I found a nice surprice…snow everywhere!
So I decided that it was the perfect time to stay at home, make my homeworks and bake something.
Inspired by “Love lives in the Kitchen” I decided to bake some banana & chocolate chips muffins.
In the afternoon we took a hot tea with some friends, then we went out all together for a walk.

On Sunday evening we had a great Christmas dinner at my friend’s house.

The candles and the Christmas decorations have created a warm atmosphere. She’s “famous” for her gorgeous Christmas tree.

My friend Gaia is a fantastic hostess, she cooked delicius meals and many sweets. Her table setting was sensational, she’s always a source of great inspiration!

Only 4 days and it’s Christmas…can you believe it?? 

Ci sono 38 commenti

  1. beingdena
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 11:47

    I love these decorations…..got me in the Christmas mood just by looking at them. fantastic!!!!

    beingdena.wordpress.com
    x

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  2. beingdena
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 11:47

    I love these decorations…..got me in the Christmas mood just by looking at them. fantastic!!!!

    beingdena.wordpress.com
    x

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  3. Laura
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 11:49

    La tua amica sa davvero come si fa una cena e si decora una casa! Complimenti!
    La prossima volta vengo anch'io 😉

    Ciao!
    Laura

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  4. fiore_labs
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 13:12

    mamma mia che meraviglia questa casa….
    complimenti alla tua amica e a te per ispirarci sempre con queste bellissime foto
    baci
    fiore

    ps: il mio blog ufficiale è countrypainting&labrador , gli altri sono tutte collaborazioni 🙂

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  5. Laura Trevey
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 13:37

    I cannot believe it…..
    Happy Holidays!!

    xoxo

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  6. caroline @ patagonia gifts
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 14:18

    can't believe it's almost Christmas! how lovely is to have all those parties and toasts? I'm so excited! have a wonderful week!

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  7. Seyma
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 14:41

    wow banana and choclate chips muffins?? it sounds so delicious!! i love bananas!!

    xoxo

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  8. paula
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 14:56

    what a beautiful post. have a merry Christmas.

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  9. Francesca
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 15:35

    Un'atmosfera da favola. Complimenti!

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  10. Les Cotrions
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 15:43

    Your cookies looks delicious! Your friend is very talented!
    Happy Monday!
    Vale

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  11. Queen Bee
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 15:51

    Snow and baking go hand in hand I think…we had more snow over the weekend…and all I could think about was what I wanted to cook & bake over the weekend. Your friend's Christmas decor is divine and how lovely for her to share her home and hospitality with you. Glad tidings! Denise

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  12. Pinecone Camp
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 16:36

    Thank you! I now feel a bit more festive. It's revved me up to finally go and do some Christmas shopping!

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  13. cata
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 16:46

    Dear Federica:
    In these last 365 days your blog has been an immense source of inspiration and a wonderful company.Thanks to be part of my life on the web. I wish you a new year full of health, creativity and a lot of posts for your fans and readers.
    With affection
    Cata
    Ps: Devo provare anche io questi muffins…mmmm! Me gustan!

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  14. rosa
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 17:01

    Bellissima atmosfera natalizia complimenti, ne approfitto per farti gli auguri di buone feste, ciao rosa

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  15. Aritza, Goddess of ..
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 17:08

    Wow, thank you for visiting my blog ! I'm so glad to be reading yours now as well, I can't believe how many things we have in common ! Take care, I will visit you again soon 🙂

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  16. Chey can cook! (and more)
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 17:30

    what beautiful decor! hope you had a wonderful time!

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  17. Jacqueline
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 17:57

    I love the sound of those banana and chocolate chip cakes, Federica.
    We are having more snow at the moment and it's very heavy !! XXXX

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  18. the real mia
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 18:18

    Snow!? How funny to see that stuff just after we've had a heat wave. I keep hearing that it's winter, but the sun tells me different.

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  19. Francheska
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 18:32

    I actually really cant believe it!!!! But im also sad cus it will all be over so soon!!!!

    Im jealous of that snow ! and the amazing food 🙂 x

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  20. belle-blanc
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 19:09

    Such a pity you are so far away… the muffins look delicious and the christmas dekoration is wow – gorgeous :0) Wish you a tranquil and peacefull christmas with your dearest, hugs & kisses Mira!

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  21. LENORENEVERMORE
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 20:45

    Visual feast indeed!
    Love the table setting very much~
    Merry Christmas & thanks for your kind greetings from Italy!
    xo

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  22. Forgetmenot
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 21:15

    MUFFINS! WHERE? 😉
    J'adore your Christmas decorations, darling!

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  23. caroline joy
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 22:21

    You host/attend the most amazing, intimate parties. Thanks for letting us be “guests” as well! 🙂

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  24. Teresa
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 23:30

    Oh what lovely Snow Frederica!
    So delighted you got blessed with such beauty!
    Can't believe that is your friends house…looks like something out of a movie!
    XXOOXX

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  25. Marta Z. as Fashionistka
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 23:39

    ohhh i love banana-choclate muffins!

    <3

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  26. Polly
    21 Dicembre 2009 alle 23:47

    Sounds like a lovely weekend. Those muffins look really good 😉

    Merry christmas!! :O)Greetings from Norway(Polly)

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  27. Porchlight Interiors
    22 Dicembre 2009 alle 0:28

    Well you are lucky to already be in the Christmas spirit. My husband has been pulling all nighters at the office for the past 4 weeks so we don't start our Christmas festivities until Wednesday with some very close friends. Enjoy!

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  28. Nicole Leigh
    22 Dicembre 2009 alle 0:39

    gorgeous pictures! love your blog! thanks for stopping by mine!

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  29. Randi Lee
    22 Dicembre 2009 alle 3:53

    🙂 Thank you for the sweet comment! I'm glad you discovered it, so that I could discover you! 🙂 I love your blog, and your pictures are beautiful!

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  30. Beach Vintage
    22 Dicembre 2009 alle 6:11

    I just can't believe it Federica, I am so ready for it though. That snow looks amazing and great weather for baking and drinking! Thanks so much for all your comments and support in 2009. Simone xx

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  31. Angela Harris
    22 Dicembre 2009 alle 7:40

    Wow! These are full and luscious decorations! Looks like it took forever. Absolutely beautiful!
    Have a wonderful Christmas!
    ~Angela Harris

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  32. Kris
    22 Dicembre 2009 alle 17:25

    Looks like such a cozy and magical place! Funny how it snowed in NY as well on Saturday! Buone feste, to you!

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  33. love lives in the kitchen
    22 Dicembre 2009 alle 19:25

    hope you liked the muffins 🙂 i lov the christmas decorations in your friend's house!
    have a sweet evening!
    justyna

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  34. spanky*
    22 Dicembre 2009 alle 20:41

    wow. you know your photos are good when i can actually smell them. the banana chocolate muffins, the pine needles from the christmas tree, the blood orange candles.
    the tinted photos even reminded me of my great uncles house & i could smell cedar!
    beautiful post.
    it actually warmed me up a little (it's fu-fu-fu-freeezing in my office!)
    thanks for visiting spankyluvsit.com
    xox
    -spanky*

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  35. Nishant
    24 Dicembre 2009 alle 17:24

    love these decorations…
    Work from home India

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  36. romi rebelo
    4 Gennaio 2010 alle 11:03

    I really love your blog! Thank you very much for your wonderful ideas.
    Have a great year!!!

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  37. Passionedeco...perchè le case hanno un'anima
    29 Aprile 2010 alle 13:57

    Federica, oggi ti sommergo di commenti…sono un po' giù e mi consolo con il tuo bel blog!E questo post di qualche mese fa cade proprio a puntino…che invidia cara Federica, vorrei avere anche io degli amici come i tuoi, che amano ritrovarsi a casa per un tè o una cena in allegria. E invece i nostri amici vogliono sempre andare nei locali che, sinceramente, mi hanno stufata e così ci ritroviamo a goderci la casa per lo più da soli con le nostre gatte! Poi arrivano i parenti con cui andiamo d'accordissimo ma…uffa! Che invidia…! Scusa per lo sfogo!

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